Always buy commercially packaged Coffee Beans Not grounds. Fresh-ground coffee is better. There are Inexpensive grinders online both Manual and electric.
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app made customs process a breeze. My friends that decided not to download the app and fill out the forms waited over an hour to get through customs.
I have two tips. I combine a pre-security bathroom visit with getting ready for security. During this visit I take off any sweater or jacket I may be wearing, make sure my sure my shoes are easy to take off (if I'm not wearing slip ons), and pull out anything that I know or suspect will be required (laptop, toiletries etc.) to be placed in a bin or might look odd enough to warrant inspection. The other thing I do is I put of those items into a reusable shopping bag.This makes it easy to carry various loose items through the security line and once through security allows me to get out of the quickly as I can just shove my laptop, toiletries, etc into the shopping bag and grab my stuff and go. I use a bright orange bag that I got at Home Depot years ago. Seeing that bright orange bag also serves as a visual reminder to check that I've gotten everything. Plus, as a bonus I always have a reusable shopping bag with me on the trip.
Years ago I was pulled aside and the TSA agent wanted to feel around my middle area. When I asked why, she said, "We have to check anything that looks bulky, Ma'am." This was after two extremely large men went through ahead of me. I'm still offended, ha.
Oh and top tip: If there are bins aim to use 1 bin for everything. When the bin comes out the scanner immediately pick it up and move to the tables. Most airports have tables for you to take your time and repack/gather your things - to avoid clogging up the conveyors. and ABSOLUTELY put the bins back!!!!!! I see so many people just leave them on the conveyer for the agents to handle which slows down the entire process for everyone.
If you’re travelling with, erm, adult toys, they will almost certainly be flagged, especially if they have batteries, so, yeah, be emotionally prepared to have someone whip those out of your bag. I had this happen on my last flight (travelling hand luggage only), just told the agent immediately what the item was, and he was very good about keeping it out of sight of others while checking. Although the smirk was unmistakable 😂 Also, if like me you travel with a lot of prescription medications, for many countries you’ll need them to be in the original box and may need a copy of your prescription, especially if they are controlled substances (I have morphine, for example). You may not be able to take some medications into certain countries at all. Keep everything together and in an easy to access place as they do get commonly flagged. Medications that are liquids and creams shouldn’t count towards your liquids allowance but I’d still be wary of carrying large amounts, and they still need to be with your other liquids for going through security.
My husband and I travel a lot together so what we also do is have one of us a couple of folks ahead of the other so we can kind of keep an eye on our items.
Just flew out of Tokyo/Haneda earlier this week, took two minutes - shoes and light jacket on, liquids and electronics still in my bag, all I did was make sure my pockets were empty for the scanner. All that without the Pre-check scam 😂
After you go through DON’T get redressed and repack at the belt. Grab your stuff and move aside. There are tables at almost all security areas just for that reason.
The order which I put things on the belt for scanning makes a difference. I put the most complex item first then a bin with highest value most important items then a bin for least important or lowest value items like shoes/belt. This way if there is a delay or added scanning needed it get done first and doesn't delay other items while I wait at the other end of the belt and the middle bin has added protection by a bin in front and behind it for less risk of theft or accidental picking up by another traveler.
I think they are getting stricter about the slings, make sure your carry-on has room for it. Recently I went through security, took off my hoodie and put it in my bag only to get stopped during boarding.
I also had a small purse/sling in addition to my backpack & carry on. I was told *at the gate* to consolidate down to 2 bags as was the woman in front of me.
I’ve flown on over 20 flights since Covid-19 through 6 different countries and they seem to ignore the hand sanitizer strapped to the outside of my pack. But that has just been my experience.
Traveling would be a heck of lot less stressful if TSA got their act together and had their procedures consistent in all airports. Shoes off, shoes on, lap tops out, lap tops in, belts off, belts on, watches off, watches on. As to TSA agents, I got randomly selected for a pat down once while wearing a short sleeved shirt and shorts. The agent actually patted down my bare arms and legs. What a dolt.
What’s your best tip for getting through airport security? ✈👮
Always buy commercially packaged Coffee Beans Not grounds. Fresh-ground coffee is better. There are Inexpensive grinders online both Manual and electric.
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app made customs process a breeze. My friends that decided not to download the app and fill out the forms waited over an hour to get through customs.
Replace shoelaces with the lace lock laces. When you loosen them they turn your shoes into slip ons but you don’t have dangling laces
I have two tips. I combine a pre-security bathroom visit with getting ready for security. During this visit I take off any sweater or jacket I may be wearing, make sure my sure my shoes are easy to take off (if I'm not wearing slip ons), and pull out anything that I know or suspect will be required (laptop, toiletries etc.) to be placed in a bin or might look odd enough to warrant inspection. The other thing I do is I put of those items into a reusable shopping bag.This makes it easy to carry various loose items through the security line and once through security allows me to get out of the quickly as I can just shove my laptop, toiletries, etc into the shopping bag and grab my stuff and go. I use a bright orange bag that I got at Home Depot years ago. Seeing that bright orange bag also serves as a visual reminder to check that I've gotten everything. Plus, as a bonus I always have a reusable shopping bag with me on the trip.
Years ago I was pulled aside and the TSA agent wanted to feel around my middle area. When I asked why, she said, "We have to check anything that looks bulky, Ma'am." This was after two extremely large men went through ahead of me. I'm still offended, ha.
Oh and top tip: If there are bins aim to use 1 bin for everything. When the bin comes out the scanner immediately pick it up and move to the tables. Most airports have tables for you to take your time and repack/gather your things - to avoid clogging up the conveyors.
and ABSOLUTELY put the bins back!!!!!! I see so many people just leave them on the conveyer for the agents to handle which slows down the entire process for everyone.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Good tips. I love TSA pre-check.
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If you’re travelling with, erm, adult toys, they will almost certainly be flagged, especially if they have batteries, so, yeah, be emotionally prepared to have someone whip those out of your bag. I had this happen on my last flight (travelling hand luggage only), just told the agent immediately what the item was, and he was very good about keeping it out of sight of others while checking. Although the smirk was unmistakable 😂
Also, if like me you travel with a lot of prescription medications, for many countries you’ll need them to be in the original box and may need a copy of your prescription, especially if they are controlled substances (I have morphine, for example). You may not be able to take some medications into certain countries at all. Keep everything together and in an easy to access place as they do get commonly flagged. Medications that are liquids and creams shouldn’t count towards your liquids allowance but I’d still be wary of carrying large amounts, and they still need to be with your other liquids for going through security.
My husband and I travel a lot together so what we also do is have one of us a couple of folks ahead of the other so we can kind of keep an eye on our items.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Just flew out of Tokyo/Haneda earlier this week, took two minutes - shoes and light jacket on, liquids and electronics still in my bag, all I did was make sure my pockets were empty for the scanner. All that without the Pre-check scam 😂
After you go through DON’T get redressed and repack at the belt. Grab your stuff and move aside. There are tables at almost all security areas just for that reason.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
The order which I put things on the belt for scanning makes a difference. I put the most complex item first then a bin with highest value most important items then a bin for least important or lowest value items like shoes/belt. This way if there is a delay or added scanning needed it get done first and doesn't delay other items while I wait at the other end of the belt and the middle bin has added protection by a bin in front and behind it for less risk of theft or accidental picking up by another traveler.
Thanks for the info! 🤙
You’ve made this so easy to follow.
I think they are getting stricter about the slings, make sure your carry-on has room for it. Recently I went through security, took off my hoodie and put it in my bag only to get stopped during boarding.
Thanks for the info! 🤙
I also had a small purse/sling in addition to my backpack & carry on. I was told *at the gate* to consolidate down to 2 bags as was the woman in front of me.
Great reminders. Patience and being calm always help
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Hey guys, just wanted to say I enjoy watching the videos on your channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching! 😃
Had TSA pull me aside to ask about my osprey carry-on bag
Love the "McLovin"/Superbad reference!
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Ahh the joys of completely inconsistent security theatre 😆
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My ID is digital, would that be acceptable to tsa ID?
“The two pounds of Jamaican Blue Mountain”
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“Coffee she was bringing home…”
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Thank you 🙏
This is on me but I think this just stressed me out even more 😂
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Also if you have SSSS printed on your ticket, surprise! You won the extra security check, so make sure you left enough time.
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Does hand sanitizer have to be part of your liquids bag, or is it exempt?
I’ve flown on over 20 flights since Covid-19 through 6 different countries and they seem to ignore the hand sanitizer strapped to the outside of my pack. But that has just been my experience.
Hand sanitizer is exempt.
WHEW! I had a HEART-HICCUP at 7.52 ! Wht the heck is that??! Lol
Tip: avoid pants with a lot of pockets or flaps (like cargos). The scanner doesn’t always like them
Good call! 😃
I always get padded down!! they checked my ankles for some reason and the right side of my body, which I have no idea why
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I'd like to know what model the mic you're using is.
Powders has been a restricted/heavily scrutinized thing for ages. since 9/11 that's not new. Never bring powders in carry on.
Love the Harry Potter reference!
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Traveling is like everything else in life, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
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Traveling would be a heck of lot less stressful if TSA got their act together and had their procedures consistent in all airports. Shoes off, shoes on, lap tops out, lap tops in, belts off, belts on, watches off, watches on. As to TSA agents, I got randomly selected for a pat down once while wearing a short sleeved shirt and shorts. The agent actually patted down my bare arms and legs. What a dolt.
Imagine complaining about a national security agency doing their job...
@ Complaints are warranted when incompetence or stupidity are involved.
My jacket got flagged because I had Rubik's cubes in the pockets. I guess they're not common enough so the screeners wondered what they were.
Been in the industry for a long time. These comments are ….interesting …lol